Saudi-backed govt launches military drive to retake Houthi-held territory

In a bold move to reclaim territory from the Houthis, Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi has announced new military operations. These efforts focus on consolidating state authority throughout Yemen, especially around the besieged city of Taiz, where access routes have been blocked. As tensions rise, Saudi Arabia's involvement has intensified with missile strikes, further threatening both regional stability and the global oil market.